Eco-Resort in Sweden Shuts Down Amid Financial Collapse and Environmental Violations

Owners of the eco-tourism venture flee to Guatemala, leaving behind unpaid taxes, abandoned animals, and over 150 barrels of waste.

The Stedsans eco-resort in Halland, Sweden, declared insolvency in March 2025 after years of financial struggles and bureaucratic challenges.
Authorities discovered over 150 barrels of human waste and evidence of illegal wastewater disposal, leading to accusations of environmental violations.
Owners Flemming Hansen and Mette Helbæk relocated to Guatemala, leaving behind tax debts reportedly totaling six million Swedish krona (approximately €500,000).
Local reports allege the couple abandoned animals at the resort, some of which reportedly died, though the owners deny these claims.
The couple plans to launch a new hotel project in Guatemala while dismissing the allegations in Sweden as a 'witch hunt' fueled by misinformation.